Creative Coping Skills - Easy Ways to Feel Better:
It can be hard to talk about the things that make you feel bad. Sometimes, you can't find the right words to say how you feel inside. But there are other ways to show what's going on with you, without even needing to talk. Things like drawing, playing music, dancing, or writing stories can help. These ways of showing yourself don't need words.
Research has looked into this, and they've found that when you do these creative things, it can make you feel better in your mind. It can help you feel more calm and happy. It can also make you feel less worried and stressed. It's like these activities help you feel more steady and sure of yourself. So, even when words are hard to find, being creative can be a really good way to show how you feel and to take care of your mind.
Get Creative!
When you feel stressed or upset, doing something creative can really help. Here are some simple ideas:
Feeling with Music/Sounds:
Write Down Song Feelings: When a song makes you feel a certain way, write down some of the words. This can help you understand your feelings without just keeping them inside.
Make a Relaxing Music List: Put together a list of songs that make you feel good and relaxed.
Listen to Nature Sounds: Pay attention to things like birds singing. How does it make you feel?
Paint your emotions:
Colors for Feelings: Pick a color for each feeling you have during the day. This can help you see what's going on in your head and what makes you happy or sad.
Paint a Calm Place: Draw or paint a place where you feel safe and relaxed, like a beach or a forest. Imagine you are there.
Creating your world with Collage:
Picture Your Day: Cut out pictures that show how your day was, what you want in the future, or how you feel. You can also add pictures of things that make you calm. This is a fun way to show your feelings without talking.
Drawing your feelings out:
Draw Happy Places: Draw pictures of places you've been that you liked, or draw nature that makes you feel peaceful.
Draw Your Feelings: You can also just draw lines and shapes to show how you feel. It's like letting your pen say what you can't.
The comfort of creation in baking:
Focus on the Food: Try making something new to eat. Pay attention to how the food looks and smells as you mix it. Notice how your body feels when you touch the flour and dough. This can help you relax and think about the moment.